
Derek de Lint
ActingAbout Derek de Lint
Dick Hein de Lint, known as Derek de Lint, (born 17 July 1950) is a Dutch film and television actor. De Lint was born in The Hague. In 1977, he played the character Alex in the film Soldier of Orange, directed by Paul Verhoeven. In 1986 he played the role of Anton Steenwijk in The Assault, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. In 2006, De Lint starred in Verhoeven's Black Book as Gerben Kuipers. He was a regular on the sci-fi drama Poltergeist: The Legacy, which ran from 1996-99. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Derek de Lint reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Derek de Lint's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Derek de Lint remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in My Love, My Umbrella, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Derek de Lint Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Derek de Lint's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Derek de Lint.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Ice Cream Man | Father Jan | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lili | Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Redbad | Eibert | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Verhoeven Versus Verhoeven | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Family Weekend | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sword of D'Artagnan | Opa Ber | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Admiral | Johan Kievit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Viper’s Nest 2 | Dokter Rossi | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Christmoose Story | Sinterklaas / Santa Claus | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Tula: The Revolt | Baron van Westerholt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Daylight | Twan Benschop | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Almost Italian | Karel | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Painless | Professor Holzmann | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Tears of Steel | Old Thom | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Nova Zembla | Willem Barentsz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | All That Way For Love | Casper | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Viper's Nest | Dokter Rossi | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Moonlight Serenade | Terence Hill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Letter for the King | King of Dagonaut | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Black Book | Gerben Kuipers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | When a Stranger Calls | Dr. Mandrakis | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Tom & Thomas | Mr. Bancroft | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Superstition | Allessandro Censi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | My Love, My Umbrella | Tramp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Soul Assassin | Karl Jorgensen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Deep Impact | Theo Van Sertema | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Little Riders | Dirk Petersen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | All Men Are Mortal | Bertus | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Long Live the Queen | Bob Hooke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Affair Play | Alex | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle | Dr. Estes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Remember | Charles Deveraux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mountain of Diamonds | Lothar de la Rey | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Burning Bridges | Gus Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Endless Game | Abramov | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Rituals | Inni Wintrop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Great Escape II: The Untold Story | Dr. Thost | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Stealing Heaven | Abelard | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Unbearable Lightness of Being | Franz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | 3 Men and a Baby | Jan Clopatz | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mascara | Chris Brine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Diary of a Mad Old Man | Philippe / Marcel's son-Simone's husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Assault | Anton Steenwijk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Bastille | Paul de Wit / Nathan Blum | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Een zaak van leven of dood | Jack de Graaf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Cool Lakes of Death | Ritsaart | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Lucky Star | Lieutenant Steiner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Crew Cut | Erik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Inheritance | Theo van Delft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Soldier of Orange | Alex | Hit | Similar → |
Derek de Lint - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Derek de Lint?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek de Lint is "My Love, My Umbrella" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Derek de Lint acted in?
Derek de Lint has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Derek de Lint?
Other notable films include "Black Book", "Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle", and "Soldier of Orange".




